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Ryan Anderson (that's me!) is the editor & founder of MNBeer. Much has changed since the fall of 2005 and I'm proud to have been a part of it all. Sometime I'll tell you about my grand theory that links craft brewing to punk rock. Just ask.

All Pints North Summer Brew Fest, Duluth

By on April 9, 2012in beer events, breweries, brewpubs

This festival has been in the works for quite some time and we’re very glad to see it happening! Congrats to the Minnesota Craft Brewers Guild on the announcement of their newest beer festival, All Pints North Summer Brew Fest. The event will take place on July 21st from 3-7 pm at Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth. Tickets are $30 in advanced or $40 at the door if available. Tickets go on Sale Sunday at noon!

1st Annual All Pints North Summer Brew Fest in Duluth!
TICKETS WILL GO ON-SALE APRIL, 15 at NOON (CST)

EVENT DETAILS:

  • Saturday, July 21, 2012
  • 3 – 7 p.m.
  • Bayfront Festival Park | Duluth, MN
  • $30 in Advance | $40 at the door (if available) | $10 Sober Driver

The Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild is excited and proud to bring the newest of its craft beer festivals to Duluth! The first annual All Pints North Summer Brew Fest will celebrate beer brewed in Minnesota by breweries and brew pubs in the Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild, plus a few select regional and national craft brands. Join us by the lake to meet the brewers and enjoy unlimited amazing Minnesota+ craft beer samples, hip food vendors, beer-centered activities and educational components, live music and entertainment, and much more!

The Minnesota Craft Brewer’s Guild is a not-for-profit organization that was founded in 2000 to promote Minnesota breweries, create an open line of communication between brewers, and be an advocate for progressive beer laws in Minnesota. The Guild promotes Minnesota’s burgeoning brewing industry by sponsoring festivals and special events, including Autumn Brew Review and Winterfest, that showcase the talent of Minnesota’s craft brewers. These long-standing, professional and fun festivals typically sell out quickly, so the Guild is thrilled to bring the same energy and patron enthusiasm to Duluth with the new All Pints North Summer Brew Fest.

If you are planning on traveling to Duluth for the event, be sure to make lodging arrangements early, as rooms tend to fill up during the summer months in Duluth. There is some info on lodging on the festival website, including potential camping options.

For more details and ticket purchase, visit our website:

www.mncraftbrew.org/festivals/allpintsnorth

Ticketing Website:

www.tempotickets.com/allpintsnorth

Summit Hockey Tournament Pub Crawl TONIGHT

By on April 5, 2012in bars/restaurants, beer events, breweries

Enjoy great Summit deals while you cheer on the home team! All participating bars will have $6 pitchers of Summit during the game as Minnesota plays for their 6th national championship.  What a deal!

Pre-Game at Campus Pizza.  Fuel up with some delicious pizzas and pints!

Period 1 viewing at The Hole Sports Lounge.

Period 2 viewing at Stub and Herb’s.

Period 3 viewing at Big 10.  Enjoy trivia night after the game!

Bob DuVernois Joins Excelsior Brewing Co.

By on April 4, 2012in breweries

Excelsior Brewing Co. has announced that  Bob DuVernois would be joining their staff as head brewer. Congrats to both! Minnesota craft beer geeks may know Bob (and his beers) through his time at Great Waters in St. Paul and Hops (closed) in Eden Prairie.

Excelsior has primary plans of launching by Memorial Day. More info as it becomes available!

Fitger’s Brewhouse Update

By on April 4, 2012in brewpubs

Did you catch the Fitger’s Brewhouse crew on The Brewing Network Sunday Session? If not, click here to give it a listen.

Below you’ll find upcoming beers at the Fitger’s Brewhouse, Burrito Union and Tycoons Alehouses. Man, I need to head back to Duluth…

Pouring soon @ the Brewhouse
Joe Logger Vienna Coffee Lager
Brewhouse Brown
Woodford Barrel-aged Ol’ Redbeard BarleyWine (2009 edition)

Cask Conditioned Ales
Starfire Pale Ale
Brewhouse Brown

Pouring soon @ Burrito Union
Duluth Black Ale

Pouring soon @ Tycoons Alehouse
Joe Logger Vienna Coffee Lager
Tugboat Irish Stout

Pouring soon @ the Rathskeller
Victory Prima Pils
21st Amendment Bitter American
Schneider Weisse
Schlenkerla Smoked Pils
Sierra Nevada Ruthless Rye
Alaskan Black IPA
New Belgian Dig Pale Ale

Confirmed: Surly & Fulton Join Minnesota Twins Craft Beer Lineup

By on April 3, 2012in misc. mn beer

We received word of this a few weeks ago, but just got confirmation today from a Minnesota Twins source:

While Anheuser-Busch remains the official beer partner of the Minnesota Twins, the Twins have expanded their selection of local craft beers. Brews from Surly, Fulton, Summit, Finnegans, and Schell’s will be available at various locations throughout Target Field.

In 573, the Twins have added beers from Fulton, Lift Bridge, Granite City and Cold Springs Brewery.